Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Robert Morris Colonials Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Robert Morris vs Purdue Fort Wayne NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fort Wayne.

Robert Morris vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Colonials versus the Mastodons? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN. The over/under for this Horizon League conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Purdue Fort Wayne being favored by -9.5 at home against Robert Morris.

Robert Morris vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Robert Morris Colonials at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
  • Where: Fort Wayne at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
  • Date: Sunday, December 8th
  • Betting Odds IPFW -9.5, ROBMS +327 | IPFW -430 O/U 147.5

Colonials Preview: Do the Colonials Have a Shot at a Win at Fort Wayne?

Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games

Robert Morris fell to 5-4 on the season after a 72-58 home loss to Youngstown State on Wednesday. The Colonials, who were -1.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 35-21 at halftime, Robert Morris matched Youngstown State’s 37 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points (130) came in under the O/U line of 139.

Colonials Offense Breakdown

Robert Morris struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points while shooting 34.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, as they hit only 3 of 23 attempts, a 13% success rate.

Juwan Maxey led the way with 16 points, shooting 5 of 8 from the field. Kam Woods contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, though he made just 1 of 5 from beyond the arc.

Colonials Team Defense

Robert Morris held their opponent to 72 points, despite giving up 17 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 shots for a 68% free-throw shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, Robert Morris excelled defensively, limiting their opponent to just 3 made threes on 23 attempts, a 13% shooting performance. They also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Mastodons Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Mastodons?

Purdue Fort Wayne fell to 4-4 on the season after a narrow 79-78 road loss to Detroit on Thursday. The Mastodons were favored by 7.5 points but failed to cover the spread.

After leading 33-31 at halftime, Purdue Fort Wayne scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 48. The total points for the game hit 157, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.

Mastodons Offense Breakdown

Purdue Fort Wayne put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.2%, thanks largely to their 69.7% shooting on two-pointers (23/33). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 26 attempts for a 23.1% three-point shooting percentage.

Legend Geeter led the way with 22 points, connecting on 3 of 4 threes and shooting 75% overall. Orlando Lovejoy added 18 points and 9 assists, while Jalen Jackson and Rasheed Bello each contributed 17 points, with Jackson hitting 6 of 8 shots, including his only three-point attempt.

Mastodons Team Defense

Purdue Fort Wayne's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 48% shooting from the field. Opponents connected on 18 of 35 two-point attempts, good for 51%.

From beyond the arc, Purdue Fort Wayne allowed 11 threes on 25 attempts, a 44% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they hit 10 free throws (76%).

Colonials vs Mastodons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Robert Morris has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
  • Across their last five home contests, Purdue Fort Wayne has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 75 points per game.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Colonials have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
  • Purdue Fort Wayne has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.

Robert Morris vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction & Free Pick

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